Fireplaces in Melbourne

A well-built brick fireplace is one of the most striking features a home can have. Cardwell Bricklaying builds new fireplaces and restores existing ones across Melbourne — from open wood-burning hearths to feature fireplace surrounds and heritage restoration of Victorian and Edwardian fireplaces.

New Fireplace Construction

We build new brick fireplaces to your design, working from plans or in consultation with your architect or builder. This includes the firebox, hearth, breast, mantle opening, and chimney or flue connection. All new fireplace construction complies with current Australian Standards and VIC building regulations.

Fireplace Restoration

Melbourne's older homes often have original fireplaces that have been partially damaged, rendered over, or blocked up. We restore original brick fireplaces — exposing blocked-up hearths, replacing damaged brick surrounds, repointing, and reinstating chimneys to working condition where required.

Heritage Fireplace Work

Victorian and Edwardian fireplaces often feature decorative brickwork, corbelled mantles, and original tiled hearths. We work carefully to restore these features to their original character, sourcing period-appropriate bricks and using correct mortars.

Gas and Wood Burning

We build brick fireplace surrounds and hearths for both wood-burning and gas insert installations. Gas insert fitting is done by a licensed gas fitter in coordination with our brickwork.

Call Heath on 0409 942 252 to discuss your fireplace project, or get a free quote.